[ARCHIVED THREAD] - Bore chroming?

Posted: 3/12/2010 11:47:11 AM EDT

Who does aftermarket bore chroming? Thnx.

Posted: 3/12/2010 4:44:40 PM EDT

[#1]

Has the barrel been fired?

The reason I ask is because the bore will have erosion near the chamber throat - no way do you want to add chrome over that.

I've never heard of such a service (and wouldn't buy it if it was offered).

Posted: 3/12/2010 5:30:14 PM EDT

[#2]

I don't think you can get it done aftermarket.

The reason being that the barrel makers will machine the steel to a slightly larger ID if they know it will be chromed. After all, the Chrome needs some thickness to work (at least a mil, probably more like .002").

Probably easier just to buy a new barrel altogether. Probably same cost, too.

Posted: 3/12/2010 6:08:29 PM EDT

[#3]

Chrome thickness in an AR barrel usually runs around .0005" per side. The bore has to be made to the larger diameter at the factory to accomodate the chrome.

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